Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaBukit Damansara
Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
French-accented business tower
Bukit Damansara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
AccorFrench-accented business tower
French styling runs through this corporate tower, from subtle Art Deco detailing in the lobby to an evening candle-lighting ritual.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inside it’s clear you’ve entered a modern, style-conscious luxury hotel; soaring spaces are decorated in figured stone and bold, bright colors.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
DC Mall sits right beside the tower, and Pusat Bandar Damansara station is a five-minute walk away.
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The rooms
Entry-level rooms are spacious, with walk-in closets, leather-stitched desks, and deep tubs set into dark marble bathrooms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved outdoor pool sits on the third-floor terrace, surrounded by palm trees, loungers, and neighboring glass towers.
The spa and gym
Curtained daybeds furnish the spa relaxation lounge, and the gym looks toward the pool through floor-to-ceiling windows.
At the table
Wan Chun Ting roasts Peking duck in a wood-fired oven, and sunken circular booths sit directly inside the swimming pool.
How it began
The design wove local culture into the French architecture, styling wall reliefs around traditional Wau Bulan moon kites and hibiscus flowers.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.